→ Sierra Leone visa for Philippine citizens
Philippine passport holders embarking on a journey to Sierra Leone will find the e-visa system offers a convenient pathway, with the tourist e-visa being the sole available type for leisure travel. This digital entry permit allows for a single stay, and applicants should budget approximately $100 USD for the application fee, reflecting its current processing cost. Given that flights from Manila to Freetown typically involve at least one significant layover, often in Europe or the Middle East, anticipating a travel duration of 20-30 hours is advisable to account for transit times. Travelers should also note that Sierra Leone operates on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is a considerable difference from Philippine Standard Time (PST).
eVisa· verified 2026-05-27
Sierra Leone eVisa System
Apply Entry requirements
- Passport validity
- 6+ months
- Blank pages
- 2+
- Onward ticket
- Required
- Funds proof
- Required
- Health insurance
- Required
- Yellow fever cert.
- Required
Visa options
TouristSierra Leone Visa on Arrival (Tourist/Business Visit, 30 days)
30d$80valid 1mo
TouristSierra Leone Consular Visa (Short-Term Visit – Tourist/Business)
TransitSierra Leone Transit Without Visa (Airport Transit, ≤24 hours)
1d$0valid 1d
TransitSierra Leone Transit Visa
WorkSierra Leone Long-Stay Entry (Work/Residence by Consular Visa + In-Country Permit)
OtherECOWAS Visa-Exempt Entry (Regional Citizens)
90d$0multiple-entryvalid 3mo